Rep. Stroud: Calls out Republicans for abandoning rural schools
Madison, WI — During the final floor session of the year, Assembly Republicans advanced a ‘consolidation’ plan that would pave the way for closing rural schools. Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) condemned the move, calling it a refusal to address the real
Rep. Neubauer: Assembly Democrats push to extend postpartum healthcare
Assembly Republicans Block Opportunities to Vote on SB 23 MADISON, Wis. — Senate Bill 23, which would expand postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms to one year, was introduced on February 5th, 2025. Due to obstruction by Assembly Republicans, the
Rep. Gundrum: Assembly passes “Erin’s Law”
Madison, WI – Today, The Assembly floor passed Assembly Bill 156, otherwise known as “Erin’s Law,” as well as a series of other education-related bills. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) authored AB 156 along with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp). The inspiration
Sen. Hutton: Bills protecting local taxpayers receive Senate hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to protect local taxpayers received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government. Senate Bill 467 requires any wheel tax to be directly approved
Rep. Phelps: Opposes Republican effort to close public schools instead of funding them
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly convened Wednesday to vote on dozens of Republican-authored bills, including a package of bills incentivizing public school districts to consolidate and close. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a former special education paraprofessional and
Rep. Franklin: Wisconsin Assembly approves key veterans support bills AB 596 and AB 597 (98-0)
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously, 98–0, to approve Assembly Bill (AB) 596 and Assembly Bill 597, legislation that creates a state matching grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to homeless veterans across
Reps. Hurd, Summerfield, Moses: Legislation to aid homeless veterans clears the Assembly
Bills would create and fund a new state matching grant program to aid homeless veterans MADISON – Legislation brought forward by Legislative Republicans, in response to the Evers-Rodriguez administration’s closure of the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) facilities in Chippewa
Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Green: Introduce bill to establish wolf population goal
Madison, WI – Earlier this month, Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) introduced legislation that would require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to include a statewide population goal in its wolf management plan. This
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Applauds Wisconsin Assembly for passing important education reforms
Bills Strengthen Teachers Classroom Authority and Move Wisconsin Toward Federal Scholarship Tax Credit The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly for its action in passing two important education reforms: the Wisconsin Teacher Bill
Rep. Tittl: Election observer bill passes Assembly
Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a proposal related to election observers though the Assembly. “This bill is simple. We are attaching a penalty for interference to existing election laws,” said Tittl. “We must ensure that
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement after Assembly floor action leaves Green Bay veterans out in the cold
Madison — Today the State Assembly passed two bills that authors claimed would address the closure of Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls. In reality, none of the funding in these bills will reopen those
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces package of bills to reform Medicare Advantage, strengthen traditional Medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 12 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. “Only Medicare is Medicare. It is one of the most popular
Rep. Rodriguez: Federal scholarship tax credit bill passes Assembly
MADISON – A bill authored by Wisconsin Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) passed the State Assembly Wednesday afternoon. Recently, the federal government created a new opportunity for families across the country to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for charitable contributions
UW-Stout: Serving those who served: UW-Stout among top 25 in Midwest on annual Best for Vets list
University lauded by Military Times for services to vets, their families Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout can add another medal to its collection, having been named to the 2025 Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times for its
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: A bi-partisan group of state Senators, and Representatives, voted to pass, AB306/SB310. Relating to time limits on local units of government, chief executive officer emergency power proclamations.
Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, wants to give a special thank you to Rep. Brent Jacobson, Senator Tomczyk and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon. AB306/SB310, addresses concerns of abuse of power, it makes sure that checks and balances, that are
U.S. Rep. Steil: Delivers opening remarks at hearing on Congressional stock trading
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led a hearing on Congressional stock trading entitled, “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act.” Read Chairman Steil’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, the Committee
Washington County: Winter weather emergency preparedness
Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes,
Rodriguez campaign: AFSCME Wisconsin endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez for governor
Major statewide union backs Rodriguez in crowded Democratic primary MILWAUKEE, WI—In a major development in the 2026 governor’s race, AFSCME Wisconsin — representing thousands of state, county, municipal, and frontline workers across Wisconsin — today announced its endorsement of Lt.
UW-Green Bay: Welcomes LiveX CEO, Corey Behnke as Practitioner in Residence
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Communication and Media Arts and Production programs announced the appointment of Corey Behnke, co-founder and CEO of LiveX, as their new Practitioner in Residence on November 5, 2025. In this role, Behnke will collaborate with students, faculty
Reps. Kurtz, Dallman: Nominate nine individuals for 2025 Hometown Hero Award
Honorees Include Marquette County Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan, Brittany Walker, Erin Rogers, Melissa Winter, Alejandro Amaya, Mikolaj Amaya, Dylan Moore, Jerry Moore, Mitch Fisher MADISON, WI – Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) honored nine individuals with the